Managed Services Summit Why should you attend?

Now in its fifth year, the Managed Services Summit Manchester builds on the successes of previous years as well as its sister events London and Benelux, which are firmly established as the leading managed services events for the UK and European IT channel. Featuring conference session presentations by major industry speakers, the Summit will also provide opportune networking breaks for delegates to meet with potential business partners. The unique mix of high-level presentations plus the ability to explore and debate the most pressing business issues with sponsors and peers across the industry makes this a must-attend event for any senior decision maker in the IT channel.

The Managed Services Summit is series of executive-level events, so you know you’ll be among the best in the sector, and those featured will explore the latest trends and developments, evolving customer requirements and how to create value through managed services – both for your own organisation and your customers

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Industry Insights

Presentations will cover the latest trends, evolving customer requirements, and strategies for creating value through managed services.

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Breakouts

Attend a range of sessions led by leading specialists in the field, focusing on technical, sales, and business-related topics.

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Networking

Connect with professionals in the IT channel, including senior decision makers and industry leaders.

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Interactions

Engage in discussions, debates, and collaborations with event sponsors and peers across the industry.

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MSS Benelux

1st July 2025, Amsterdam

MSS London

10th September 2025, London

MSS Nordics

21st October 2025, Stockholm

Meet our 2024 Event Speakers

John Chapman

IT Europa

John Chapman

IT Europa

John is considered one of the foremost analysts, speakers and commentators on the trends in the IT industry. After a distinguished career spanning over 47 years at the heart of the IT industry, John has advised IT companies on strategies and direction, written feature articles for major IT publications and has spoken at and chaired events around Europe.

John’s in-depth experience running IT companies, launching new technologies and helping IT organisations maximise their business potential enables him to commentate with authority on a whole range of topics as well as deliver stimulating and thought-provoking presentations.


Kyle Torres

Sophos

Kyle Torres

Sophos

: Kyle has worked for Sophos for over 6 years and is at the forefront of the MSP and CSP offering in the UKI and Nordics. During this time, he has worked across the sales organisation and now focuses on adding value to the partners on the EMEA MSP programme. He regularly speaks at conferences and Think Tanks to advocate for Sophos and its MSP offering. 

Alex Bermudez

Pax8

Alex Bermudez has spent over a decade in enterprise technology across healthcare, analytics, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and now channel-focused solutions. Bermudez has built, scaled and led teams across the Americas, Europe and emerging markets, helping organizations to build sustainable revenue success. At Pax8, Bermudez leads the UK & Ireland revenue organization, a 40+ person revenue organization, committed to helping the channel successfully grow revenue, reduce risk and increase operating efficiencies.

Name to be advised

ThreatLocker

Name to be advised

ThreatLocker

Awaiting biography.

Ross Duncan

Heimdal

Ross Duncan

Heimdal

Accomplished post sales leader with 15 years experience in building functions from the ground up, successfully recruiting and leading teams, delivering major programmes of work, developing/optimising processes and setting the and implementing business vision at executive level. Passion for illuminating value within the customer base.

Nathan Marke

Giacom

Nathan is Chief Operating Officer of Giacom, responsible for ensuring that the company continuously offers its partners exceptional customer service through its business operations. Nathan also leads Giacom’s marketing, is responsible for brand and positioning and is a key contributor to business strategy.

Name to be advised

WithSecure

Awaiting biography.

Raymond Parkinson

ConnectWise

Raymond Parkinson

ConnectWise

Ray is a seasoned professional with 9 years of experience working closely with Managed Service Providers (MSPs). He is passionate about collaborating with European MSPs, leveraging their expertise to drive success and foster strong partnerships within the industry. Ray's knowledge and insights have made them a sought-after speaker at the prestigious MSP events. Outside of work, Ray embraces personal challenges and recently accomplished a significant milestone by completing his first marathon in Rome. Additionally, Ray has shown incredible commitment to learning by maintaining an impressive 465+ day streak on Duolingo, actively studying the Dutch language. With their extensive experience, passion for MSPs, and dedication to personal growth, Ray continues to make a positive impact in the industry.


Meet our 2024 Event Sponsors